The following immunization documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:

If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.

Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.

The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students, who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by the deadline.

Meningococcal: One dose of vaccine within five years prior to start date or a signed State Waiver Form.

Influenza: The 2011-2018 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated. (The 2017-18 vaccine will be available in August 2017)

Recommended

Polio: Documentation of vaccination is recommended. Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

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